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The Pharmacy First service in England allows community pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care for seven common conditions. This service toolkit provides an overview of the clinical pathway and PGDs used to deliver consultations on infected insect bites plus essential information to aid clinical decision-making.
Pharmacy CPD Modules, 20 Min Module , 7 months ago
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This updated CPD module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record. It was originally published in October 2023.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 5 months ago
The latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service is useful for responding to adults and children over one year of age with impetigo.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 15 min article , 9 months ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to children and young adults with acute otitis media.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 10 months ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 11 months ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to patients 12 years and over with acute sinusitis.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 20 min article , 1 year ago
This CPD module is the latest in our series designed to support pharmacists in delivering the Pharmacy First service in England. It covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acute sore throat. After completing it you will be able to conduct a simple examination of the throat; know which conditions and red flags require referral; and use a clinical scoring system to assess the likelihood of bacterial infection.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , 30 min article , 1 year ago
As current funding for the Pharmacy First service in England reaches its end in April, an analysis of the nationally-commissioned scheme from the CCA highlights a pathway to possible future expansion with clear benefits for both patients and the NHS. Saša Janković reports.
18 Mar 2025 , 4 Min Article
The future of the Pharmacy First service in England is clouded in uncertainty yet its potential is enormous. Even more than that – contractors need the cash, writes editor Richard Thomas.
17 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article
Pharmacy First sore throat consultations more than twice as likely to lead to a supply.
13 Mar 2025 , 3 Min Article
A fraction of the £645m allocated to Pharmacy First was spent in the first eight months of the financial year.
11 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article
Healthwatch Derbyshire said improved engagement with faith groups was needed and information should be supplied in different languages.
24 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article
Baroness Merron said NHS England is working closely with integrated care boards, GPs and community pharmacy to improve referrals.
05 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article
Trade body says prescribing-led service would provide launchpad for further expansion.
03 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article
Lincolnshire Co-op said the biggest number of consultations was in December which saw a 13 per cent increase on November.
30 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
